By Frank Stormont
September 27 2006

A look ahead at the Coventry match and what could be expected for the game on Saturday. A chance to renew old friends.  

SITC Coventry

Coventry currently sit 8th in the table but have only lost one out of the four matches played. 

Cov have used at least 3 different kickers which either means that they have strength in depth or they are still to settle on their main kicker. With only 5 of the 12 tries converted it suggests that they may have concerns about there kicking ability.

Last week Coventry took on locals and new comers to the division, Mosley, at home and although they won it does not appear to be a convincing win in front of their own supporters. Report

Stuart Friswell who has started every match so far this season and yet to be replaced. He has been yellow carded against Exeter two weeks ago for killing the ball but seems to have settled well into the Coventry camp.

On the form book Coventry should be an easy match but they have only lost one match and they did hold Exeter to a draw in front of a capacity crowd at Sandy Park. They lost by 7 points when they played hosts to Rotherham.  Their Head Coach admits that they "got out of jail" when they scrapped a victory against newly promoted Moseley when Aaron Takarangi came on for his debut and scored two tries in 6 minutes. Report

Ben Gulliver will probably be renewing a few acquaintances with his old team mates, lets hope he remembers some of their weaknesses and what colour shirt he is wearing.

Last time Coventry came to Brickfields in March this year Albion did not have an easy game and at one point were trailing by 7 points to 22. After the teams changed ends Albion were more in the game and came away with a 34 - 27 win. Five tries to four giving Albion a full house with the bonus point.

With no real injury concerns it is likely that Graham will name his proven squad although Tom Arscott did come through the second half of the tough Warriors match on Sunday and has been signed off fit.  Could he be named on the bench or could Jon Fabian be given a chance?

Referee: Rowan Kitt
Touch judges: Richard Phillips, Mark Summerhayes
Assessor: M Coleman, Steve Leyshon